At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a major Battery Energy Storage System project and oversee essential civil engineering works.
- Company: Force Contracting Services, a leader in innovative infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and the chance to work on groundbreaking technology.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment over a two-year project.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable energy solutions while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and BESS projects, with strong surveying and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced Site Engineers to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock.
The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years.
The successful candidates will have a strong civil engineering background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.
Scope of
Works
- Enabling works
- Site preparation
- Earthworks
- Drainage
- Access roads
- Hardstanding
- Equipment foundations
- Fencing foundations
- Ducting and trenching
- Reinstatement
- All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site Responsibilities:
- Setting out and surveying civil engineering works, including levels, coordinates and dimensional checks.
- Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications, providing technical support to the Site Manager and Project Manager.
- Working closely with subcontractors and site teams to monitor progress and ensure works are delivered to the required standards and tolerances.
- Maintaining site records, QA documentation and inspection records.
- Identifying technical issues and supporting the planning, sequencing and delivery of works. Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Site Engineer on major civil engineering projects, with relevant experience working on BESS sites.
- Strong setting-out and surveying skills with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Good understanding of civil works including earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations and ducting.
- Relevant engineering qualification and CSCS.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch
Site Engineer in Kilmarnock employer: Force Recruitment
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